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MOT Test Centres in Penzance

21 MOT garages in the Penzance area

76.8%
Area Pass Rate

21

Test Centres

76.8%

Area Pass Rate (-5.5% vs national)

2

Motorcycle MOT

3

Van/Class 7

National Chains in Penzance

HALFORDS (1)

MOT Centres Map — Penzance

MOT Testing in Penzance

There are 21 DVSA-authorised MOT test centres in Penzance. The area MOT pass rate is 76.8%, which is below the national average of 82.3%.

The maximum MOT fee for cars (Class 4) is £54.85, though many garages in Penzance charge less. 2 centres also offer motorcycle MOTs (Class 1 & 2). 3 centres can test larger vans and commercial vehicles (Class 7).

National chains with branches in Penzance include HALFORDS. Many independent garages also operate here, often at competitive prices.

You can book your MOT up to one month before it expires without losing the expiry date. We recommend booking in the morning — if repairs are needed, the garage has time to fix and retest the same day.

Vehicle Classes Tested in Penzance

2

Class 1

Motorcycles (≤200cc)

2

Class 2

Motorcycles (>200cc)

1

Class 3

Three-wheelers

21

Class 4

Cars & Light Vans

1

Class 5

Large Passenger (13+ seats)

3

Class 7

Commercial Vans (≤3,500kg)

All MOT Centres in Penzance

ROSPEATH MOT

ROSPEATH LANE, CROWLAS, TR20 8DU

Class 4
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HODGES MOTOR WORKS

ROSUDGEON, TR20 9PA

Class 1Class 2Class 4
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THE COOMBE GARAGE

UNITS A AND B, ROSPEATH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ROSPEATH LANE, CROWLAS, TR20 8DU

Class 4
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R M MOTOR SERVICES LIMITED

UNIT 7, LONG ROCK BUSINESS PARK, LONG ROCK, TR20 8HT

Class 4
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BURYAS BRIDGE GARAGE

BURYAS BRIDGE, TR19 6AU

Class 4
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PARADE GARAGE

THE PARADE, MOUSEHOLE, TR19 6PP

Class 4
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TREWELLARD GARAGE LTD

PENDEEN, TR19 7SR

Class 4
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CARN BOSAVERN GARAGE

CARN BOSAVERN, ST JUST, TR19 7QX

Class 4Class 7
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ROUNDABOUT GARAGE

LONGROCK, TR20 8JN

Class 4
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PT AUTO REPAIRS LTD

UNIT 14, STABLE HOBBA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NEWLYN, TR20 8TL

Class 4
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NEWTOWN MOT AND TYRE CENTRE

NEWTOWN, GERMOE, TR20 9AB

Class 1Class 2Class 3Class 4
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MOTEST LONGROCK

UNIT 7B PONIOU LANE, LONGROCK IND ESTATE, TR20 8HX

Class 4
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M R AUTOS

UNIT 20G, LONG ROCK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, TR20 8HX

Class 4
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ST JUST GARAGE LTD

FORE STREET, ST JUST, TR19 7LJ

Class 4
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PENWITH SERVICE CENTRE

PLOT 1, UNIT 3, ROSPEATH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CROWLAS, TR20 8DU

Class 4
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WEST CORNWALL MOTOR REPAIRS

UNIT 1B, TREWELLARD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PENDEEN, TR19 7TF

Class 4
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KWIK - FIT

JELBERT WAY, TR18 3DW

Class 4
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THE PITSTOP

REAR OF 33 CAUSEWAY HEAD, TR18 2SP

Class 4
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TRELAWNY CITROEN LTD

UNIT 5, LONGROCK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, TR20 8HX

Class 4Class 5Class 7
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NEWLYN TYRE SERVICES

UNIT 1-3, STABLE HOBBA, NEWLYN, TR20 8TL

Class 4
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HALFORDS AUTOCENTRES LTD

HELIPORT LINK ROAD, JELBERT WAY, LONGROCK, TR18 3RG

Class 4Class 7
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MOT test centres are there in Penzance?
There are 21 DVSA-authorised MOT test centres in Penzance. 2 of these also offer motorcycle MOT tests.
What is the maximum MOT cost in Penzance?
The maximum MOT fee is set by the DVSA at £54.85 for cars (Class 4), £29.65 for motorcycles, and £58.60 for larger vans (Class 7). Many garages in Penzance charge less than the maximum — it's common to find MOTs for £30–£40.
What is the MOT pass rate in the Penzance area?
The MOT pass rate in the Penzance area is 76.8%, which is below the national average of 82.3%.
Can I get a motorcycle MOT in Penzance?
Yes — 2 MOT centres in Penzance are authorised to test motorcycles (Class 1 and Class 2).